You may have what it takes to become a Landstar Owner Operator!

Landstar Orientation Centers
Landstar helps its new recruits with a 2-day training orientation and operational support!

Rockford, IL
Hamilton, ON
Reno, NV
Lewistown, PA
Indianapolis, IN
Covington, GA
Jacksonville, FL
Madisonville, KY
Dallas, TX

Become a Landstar Contract Carrier
We offer year-around freight and provide you with quick settlements!

Landstar Minimum Requirements (Quick Reference)
These are minimum operator qualification standards subject by DOT requirements, and the Landstar Carrier Group may impose more stringent requirements at its option. However, at no time will anyone reduce these minimum standards or make exceptions for less qualified prospective operators.

Basic Requirements

Must be at least 23 years of age.

Must have Class "A" CDL HAZMAT ("H") or combination ("X") endorsement.

Must have one (1) year verifiable over-the-road driving experience within the past three (3) years with a Class "A" CDL, with the type of equipment similar to what the driver will be operating for Landstar.

No more than three (3) moving violations within the past three (3) years, with no more than one (1) excessive speeding (15+) within the last three (3) years.

No at fault DOT recordable accident(s) within the past 12 months.

No felony convictions, no DUI, DWI in the past five (5) years.

No reckless driving, careless driving, and no suspension of drivers license over thirty (30) days in the past three (3) years.

Must be able to speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries and to make entries on reports and records.

No prior "POSITIVE" tests from any drug and/or alcohol testing performed by applicant's previous employers or lease carriers.